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HJ55 WCX

2005 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,786 mi
Last recorded105,786 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 105,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 105,250 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 105,250 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 100,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 96,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 86,235 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (rear box) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2019 76,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2018 71,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,974 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 62,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,650 miles

slight play to o/s/f wheel (side to side)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight play to o/s/f wheel (side to side)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,933 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,091 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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HJ55 WCX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ55 WCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ55 WCX registered?

HJ55 WCX is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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